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THE CLERGY AND VIETIBM ~ Nation snall not lift up svord against nation; neither shall they leern war anymore," Isaiah, ii, 2-4.. ve ©War as a method of settling international disputes is incompatible with the teaching and exemple of our Lord Jesus Christ... Nothing less than the abolition of war itself Should be the goal of the nations, their leaders, and all people." , The Lambeth Conference of Anglican Bishops The distinction between defensive and offensive wars, between just and unjust w-..2 wars is today outdated. It has become necessary to condemn war, whatever may _ be its form, as a means to solve international problems....Christians must be - the first ones to engage themselves in stimulating @ universel movement for peace in the name of humanity and of the Gospel." Cardinal Martin, Archbishop : . : . o£ Rouen . : - - . "The tragic dimensions of human suffering in Vietnam call for a fer greater response by concerned and compassionate.seople than has been evident.... We _- express appreciation to those governments which are providing medical aid to ell Vietnamese citicens wounded in the war, It is imperative that the leaders _. + £ all nations should expand this program in order adequately to meet the - needs:-of the appallingly large number of men, women and children being crippled “~~ gnd maimed in:the struggle raging across their country." The Council of Bishops oF te Doone of the Methodist Church